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Marquez unleashes anger at Rossi: “It was intimidation. Peace? Not anymore”
Marc Marquez has vented his fury at old enemy Valentino Rossi, accusing him of “disrespect” and “intimidation” and criticising his role in their infamous clashes.
Huewen: Honda ‘seems to not want to take risks, they’ve missed the rider market’
Along with missing out on several top riders due to a lack of risk taking, Keith Huewen believes Honda’s reliance on Marc Marquez in previous years has led to them being ‘where they are now’, which is struggling to be a force in MotoGP.
Bastianini on first day at Ducati: “I thought I’d find more tension”
Enea Bastianini has offered an insight into the atmosphere at Ducati, claiming his first day involved less “tension” that he expected.
What to expect from the official Sepang MotoGP Test
With the Sepang MotoGP Shakedown Test in the books, it’s now the turn of all 22 full-time riders to take on the Malaysian circuit, but what can we expect to see?
Shakedown Tech Pictures: Yamaha, Aprilia, Ducati, KTM and Honda
Having kept their 2023 MotoGP aerodynamics under wraps for as long as possible, the latest downforce developments began to emerge during the Sepang Shakedown Test.
Razali: Oliveira ‘great start, lot to prove’, ‘I would not leave out Raul’
After a ‘great’ Aprilia debut at the Valencia test, RNF team boss Razlan Razali has high hopes for five-time MotoGP race winner Miguel Oliveira in 2023.
Rossi and Marquez’s prime? “2023 grid strongest ever - we are all closer”
There are 18 MotoGP championships between Valentino Rossi, Marc Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner - the legendary quartet.
Bagnaia: “I was scared coming into factory team, there were rumours…”
Francesco Bagnaia feared “rumours” about the Ducati team that he entered after Andrea Dovizioso’s exit.
Rookie Fernandez in Sepang: “I am starting to understand…”
Augusto Fernandez, the only rookie in the 2023 MotoGP rider line-up, has explained the process of getting to grips with his new bike.
No decrease in MotoGP speeds expected unless WorldSBK is affected
Despite speeds of 363.6km/h (225.9mph) being recorded at Mugello last season, a decrease in speed for MotoGP bikes is not expected unless an adjustment is also made to WorldSBK machines.
Ex-MotoGP rider wanted for forgery over €13,500 van
Hector Barbera, the former MotoGP rider, is reportedly being investigated in Andorra for alleged forgery.
Espargaro: ‘I’m a better guy than when I left KTM’, must avoid ‘stupid mistake’
Pol Espargaro believes he’s re-joined KTM at the right time following two difficult seasons at Repsol Honda, however, the Spaniard also knows that the beginning of the 2023 MotoGP season will be key, as will avoiding ‘stupid mistakes’.
‘I would not go back’ - Maverick Vinales rules out returning to Yamaha
Happy with his progression at Aprilia, showing he can compete for wins aboard the RS-GP at several MotoGP races in 2022, Maverick Vinales sees no reason why he would contemplate returning to Yamaha.
Razali: Aprilia ‘want us in front of the factory boys’, ‘no walls’
Aprilia wants to see Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez challenging factory MotoGP stars Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales in MotoGP this season.
RNF to reveal new MotoGP title sponsor, Cyberpunk style ‘shock’ livery?
Having sealed a partnership with CryptoDATA and MotoGP machinery from Aprilia, RNF team boss Razlan Razali is now close to revealing their new title sponsorship branding for the 2023 season.
The advice that today’s Marc Marquez would give to 2013’s Marc Marquez
Marc Marquez could go down in history as MotoGP’s greatest-ever rider. But he still has regrets.
KTM: Red Bull aero? ‘What matters is on track’ Coach Kallio
KTM MotoGP technical manager Sebastian Risse happy with a rain-interrupted opening day at the 2023 Sepang Shakedown test, which saw new test rider Jonas Folger on track with Dani Pedrosa.
Ducati revelations - toughest rider to control? The nastiest teammate rivalry?
The toughest rider to control, and the nastiest teammate rivalry, have both been described by Ducati team manager Davide Tardozzi.
Is MotoGP’s only rookie already under threat from a teenage superstar?
Augusto Fernandez has received his first harsh dose of reality - with a cruel reminder that he could lose his MotoGP seat within a year of earning it.
KTM boss: “We wanted to avoid Oliveira exit”
KTM has secured the services of triple MotoGP race winner Jack Miller in 2023, but Francesco Guidotti admitted they also wanted to keep Miguel Oliveira.
Bagnaia: “Valentino Rossi’s presence made the difference with my opponents”
Valentino Rossi’s crucial role as a mentor for Francesco Bagnaia became a hurdle that his MotoGP title rivals could not overcome, the champion claims.
“No excuses for Honda!” Joan Mir and Alex Rins? “If they don’t get lost…”
The gap between Honda and Ducati is “huge”, says Livio Suppo, but he has backed Joan Mir and Alex Rins to succeed in their new environment “if they don’t get lost”.
Marquez on his personal life outside of MotoGP: “I thought very little about it”
Marc Marquez has offered a rare insight into his personal life and explained why it takes a back seat to his MotoGP career.
Jack Miller: KTM debut ‘left me intrigued’, eager to unleash the RC16
After five seasons as a Ducati MotoGP rider, Jack Miller threw his leg over the KTM RC16 during the Valencia post-race test.